Goldenhill Primary Academy vs Star Academy, Sandyford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 535 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldenhill Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
Star Academy, Sandyford
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Goldenhill Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Star Academy, Sandyford Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 1,690 | #1562 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3306 of 15,697 | #14783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.goldenhill.stoke.sch.uk | www.staracademy.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goldenhill Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 14.3).
- •Goldenhill Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 50%).
- •Goldenhill Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Goldenhill Primary Academy is the larger school with 216 students compared with 128.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goldenhill Primary Academy better than Star Academy, Sandyford?
On the Success Index (England), Goldenhill Primary Academy ranks higher (73.2 vs 14.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Goldenhill Primary Academy and Star Academy, Sandyford?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldenhill Primary Academy: 216. Star Academy, Sandyford: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldenhill Primary Academy and Star Academy, Sandyford rank in West Midlands?
Goldenhill Primary Academy is 301st of 1,690 and Star Academy, Sandyford is 1562nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).